Trace
Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.
Trace
Pokémon ability
Pokémon
7
As Hidden Ability
0
Introduced
Generation 3
Games with pages
8
Flavor
Flavor Text
When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability.
Short Effect
Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.
Effect
When this Pokémon enters battle, it copies a random opponent's ability. This ability cannot copy Flower Gift, Forecast, Illusion, Imposter, Multitype, Trace, Wonder Guard, or Zen Mode.
Scarlet and Violet
When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon's Ability.
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Sword and Shield
When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability.
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability.
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
The Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability.
X and Y
The Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability.
Black and White
The Pokémon copies a foe’s Ability.
FireRed and LeafGreen
Copies special ability.
